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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $0.87

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 20% Artifacts 20% Card Draw 10% Activated Abilities 5% Blink 5%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Silver Deputy Silver Deputy
+99% Synergy $0.14
Discordant Piper Discordant Piper
+99% Synergy $0.17
Myr Sire Myr Sire
+99% Synergy $0.20
Grim Wanderer Grim Wanderer
+99% Synergy $0.19
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+99% Synergy $0.35
Embermouth Sentinel Embermouth Sentinel
+99% Synergy $0.11
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+99% Synergy $0.90
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+99% Synergy $0.26
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+99% Synergy $0.23
Nezumi Linkbreaker Nezumi Linkbreaker
+99% Synergy $0.24
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+99% Synergy $0.35
Demilich Demilich
+99% Synergy $0.52
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+99% Synergy $0.19
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+99% Synergy $0.27
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+99% Synergy $0.33
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+99% Synergy $2.02
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+99% Synergy $0.37
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+99% Synergy $4.06
Activated Sleeper Activated Sleeper
+99% Synergy $1.47
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+99% Synergy $7.17
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+99% Synergy $0.57
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+99% Synergy $0.35
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+99% Synergy $0.23
Joo Dee, One of Many Joo Dee, One of Many
+99% Synergy $0.14
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+99% Synergy $0.22
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+98% Synergy $4.11
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+98% Synergy $0.36
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+98% Synergy $0.29
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+98% Synergy $0.45
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+96% Synergy $1.37
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+95% Synergy $98.29
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+95% Synergy $0.65
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+89% Synergy $0.38
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+87% Synergy $1.14

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Undying Evil Undying Evil
+99% Synergy $0.48
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+98% Synergy $0.29
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+95% Synergy $15.04
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+94% Synergy $0.31
Countersquall Countersquall
+93% Synergy $0.95
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+92% Synergy $0.34
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+84% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+73% Synergy $1.67
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne.

Sickening Dreams Sickening Dreams
+99% Synergy $1.42
Brainspoil Brainspoil
+99% Synergy $0.17
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+98% Synergy $0.24
Windfall Windfall
+86% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Aristocrats decks.

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+99% Synergy $5.85
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+94% Synergy $56.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+92% Synergy $15.57

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne decks.

Mind Slash Mind Slash
+99% Synergy $0.46
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+98% Synergy $0.34
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+97% Synergy $2.85
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+97% Synergy $0.35
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+96% Synergy $3.58
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+95% Synergy $0.68

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne Aristocrats decks.

Tolaria West Tolaria West
+99% Synergy $1.80
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+98% Synergy $0.75
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+93% Synergy $28.19

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Aristocrats strategy.

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $1.04
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne's Aristocrats decks.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+89% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+83% Synergy $0.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+67% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $27.14
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+55% Synergy $2.91
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.66
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $1.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne: Aristocrats.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur

Other Available Backgrounds

Volo, Itinerant Scholar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Master Chef Master Chef
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Faceless One Faceless One
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier